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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,257.86, 27,948.41 and 12,704.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,257.86, 27,948.41 and 12,704.51 is: 17,527.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,257.86 : 27,948.41 = 12,704.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,257.86/27,948.41 = 12,704.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,257.86x = 27,948.41 × 12,704.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,257.86x = 355,070,854.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,070,854.33/20,257.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,527.56

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